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Lifted C6 Corvette On Mud Tires Goes Where No Sports Car Should

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The sports car sits on a set of aftermarket wheels with mud-terrain tires. It’s unclear if the car has been converted to four-wheel drive or if it remains rear-wheel drive. If you own a Chevy Corvette, chances are you may have considered modifying and upgrading it. Not only is there a huge aftermarket scene for the iconic American sports car, but it responds well to tweaks, whether you’re looking to turn it into a straight-line warrior for the drag strip or prepping it for use on a racetrack. However, we’re not sure how the Corvette responds to various off-road-focused modifications like those visible on this example. This photo of a rather intriguing ‘Vette was recently shared online and it’s certainly one of the crazier ones we’ve come across. I mean, just look at those wheels. Read: The C6 Corvette-Based Vetter Slash Will Turn Heads Anywhere You Go The ‘Vette’s owner has jacked up the ride height of the car and ditched the standard wheels in favor of a set of sho...
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Nissan Relents And Winds Back Diversity Efforts In Policy Shake-Up

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Nissan ends participation in LGBTQ+ surveys and events, citing a focus on neutrality. It will no longer mandate diversity training unrelated to core business goals. The Japanese company had previously touted the importance of its DEI initiatives. Nissan has decided to significantly reduce its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in its US operations, becoming the latest in a slew of companies across the country to make similar changes. In August, Ford scaled back some of its DEI initiatives following mounting pressure from individuals attempting to eradicate “wokeness” from corporate America, including online influencer Robby Starbuck. According to Bloomberg , Starbuck stated that he had engaged with Nissan prior to the announcement, following a pattern similar to recent negotiations with Walmart and Caterpillar Inc. As a result, the Japanese brand recently informed local employees it would stop participating in surveys and activities from outside organizatio...
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Porsche Delays Key EV Launches Amid Engineering And Market Challenges

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Porsche reportedly struggles to match the dynamics of gas-powered 718s with all-electric models. The seven-seat K1 electric SUV may need redesigning to support combustion engine compatibility. Sales declines of the Taycan and Macan challenge the brand’s push for electrification by 2030. Porsche wants 80% of sales to come from electric vehicles by 2030, and while its ambition should be applauded, it’s allegedly facing challenges in electrifying its popular line-up. This may prompt an interim policy where it will continue selling its combustion-powered models for longer than initially planned. One project facing particular difficulties is Porsche’s overhaul of the Cayman and Boxster , transforming the two iconic mid-engined sports cars into EVs. A German report says Porsche is having trouble matching the driving dynamics of the outgoing ICE models. It’s also facing an uphill battle perfecting the battery chemistry. Read: Porsche Changes EV Plan, Will Give Electric Models ...
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NJ Police Gave Drivers With Courtesy Cards Or Police Ties A Pass On Serious Traffic Violations

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The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller says that NJ police give “preferential treatment” to some motorists. Those drivers simply had a “courtesy card” from another officer, claimed to know a cop, or flashed a badge themselves. Bodycam video shows several instances of exactly this behavior. All citizens are equal before the law, right? Well, apparently not as far as the State Police in New Jersey is concerned. According to an investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller, the department routinely provides preferential treatment to some drivers. Those drivers offer a courtesy card to the officer, claim to know another police officer well, or simply flash a badge. Across 501 no-enforcement stops made by the NJSP, 139 showed evidence of this preferential treatment. The OSC says that bodycam footage of no-enforcement stops is rarely reviewed. These are stops where “tickets were not given, arrests were not made, and no one was even ordered to exit their vehicle...
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11-Year-Old Flees From Police And Flips Minivan At 60 MPH

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It’s unclear how the child managed to get the keys to the minivan. The van flipped onto its side after being driven through a flooded section of road at ~60 mph. The 11-year-old was transported to a hospital but didn’t suffer any visible injuries. If you were like us when you were 11 years old, you may have enjoyed playing Gran Turismo or Need for Speed during the holiday period. But an 11-year-old in Oroville, California , recently decided to drive a real car on the street, promoting a quick response from authorities who briefly chased them before the minor crashed. The bizarre scene unfolded on the morning of December 14 after officers from the California Highway Patrol received multiple reports of a reckless driver on State Route 99, who was apparently traveling at high speed and weaving across lanes. It didn’t take long for the officers to locate the vehicle and attempt a traffic stop. However, the minor refused to pull over and turned onto southern SR-70. Read: 11...
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Tesla Model Y Juniper Rumored To Start Production In China This January

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A heavily camouflaged prototype of the updated Tesla Model Y was spotted in California. Chinese media report that production of the updated EV will start in Shanghai next month. The Model Y Juniper will feature exterior, interior, and mechanical upgrades. The Tesla Model Y is gearing up for its most significant update since its 2019 debut. Of course, by “significant,” we mean it’s still largely the same car—just with enough fresh bells and whistles to keep it reigning atop global sales charts. Now, a camouflaged prototype of the updated Model Y was spotted in California, coinciding with reports that production could kick off in China as early as next month. More: Everything We Know About The Tesla Model Y Juniper According to the latest information circulating in Chinese media including Sina , production of the facelifted Model Y, codenamed “Juniper”, is set to kick off in January 2025 at Tesla’s Shanghai plant. This aligns with Elon Musk’s earlier comments indicating ...
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Kia Says Buyers Are Warming Up To Tasman’s Looks

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Kia starts deliveries of the Tasman next year, targeting markets like Australia, Korea and Africa. The company says it receives up to 60 expressions of interest in the Tasman in Australia each day. The brand aims for 20,000-25,000 annual sales in Australia, hoping to capture 10% of the segment. The Kia Tasman has stirred up a lot of debate since its recent unveiling, most of it related to its looks. In a segment of the market where most rivals look pretty conventional, Kia went with a far more peculiar design theme for its first pickup and received a considerable amount of flak for it. However, the company says consumers are coming around to the interesting styling. While recently speaking with members of the Australian media, local Kia general manager of marketing Dean Norbiato said surveys sent out about the Tasman since its unveiling show there’s been a shift in how people feel about it. He says this is reflective in expressions of interest for the truck that have j...
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